Finding the Third Proportional to 66,654 and 140,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,654 and 140,802 is: 297,434.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,654 : 140,802 = 140,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,654/140,802 = 140,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,654x = 140,802 × 140,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,654x = 19,825,203,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,825,203,204/66,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,434.56
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